Unresponsive child saved by country club staff

WEST WHITELAND — A 7-year-old girl nearly drowned Friday while swimming at the Whitford Country Club, police said.

Police said patrol officers responding to reports of a drowning were informed CPR was performed on the child.

Police said the child was unconscious and not breathing when she was pulled from the water, but two quick-acting staff members administered CPR. Police said the staff members’ actions saved the girl’s life.

Police said the girl was transported to Chester County Hospital and was awake and talking.